Which of the Following Mutations Would Increase Evolutionary Fitness

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following mutations would increase evolutionary fitness?

• A) One that increases the frequency of successful reproduction
• B) One that increases the life span of the organism
• C) One that removes other alleles from the population
• D) One that attracts more potential mates without increasing the frequency of reproduction
• E) One that increases the birth weight of offspring while decreasing the number of offspring

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Definitions:

Environmental Diversification

The strategy of spreading out investments or activities across different environmental sectors to reduce risk or achieve sustainability.

Internal Integration

Pertains to the process by which the members of an organization share values, create a collective identity, and work cohesively across internal divisions.

External Adaptation

The process by which an organization or individual adjusts and changes in response to external environmental conditions.

Ethical Culture

Represents the character or ethos of an organization that guides how its members behave based on shared values and ethical standards; it is reflected in policies, practices, and leadership behavior.